| 43 | 2026-06-30 | MINUTES MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Plaintiff's motion for extension of time to file a motion for order default and default judgment [41] is granted. Plaintiff shall file its motion on or before 7/28/26. Mailed notice |
| 42 | 2026-06-26 | DISMISSAL NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Viacom International Inc. as to a certain Defendant |
| 41 | 2026-06-24 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. for extension of time to File Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment 1 attachment |
| 40 | 2026-06-18 | DISMISSAL NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. as to certain Defendants |
| 39 | 2026-06-05 | DISMISSAL NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. as to certain Defendants — 05/26/2026 NEW PARTIES: Guangzhou Qiman Toy Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Ace Inflatables Limited, Guangzhou Funjoy Toys Co.,ltd, Guangzhou Happy Win Inflatable Co., Ltd., blackhorsegoods, feipeng-98, hewe-715, hkhysm, li-319221, lin158, pzd-45, tao9638, wei737015, xiaohua-91, yasl3490, zkxq-006, fuzixiannvzhuang, MAOYANQINDEDIANPU, SECHO, TDG, vbdrtr, yjtg, bucktee, Digitalprintcustom.com, Ink In Action, Panetory, Teesfreed.com, COS Choice Store, LIFC Halloween Cosplay Costumes Store, Miss Two Toy Store, ZF6000 Store, arismascots, Guangzhou Leqi Inflatable Co., Ltd., Mascot Costume Show Shop Store, Worldwide Mascot Costume Store, HeroMorph, AnyMascot, mascotshows, Salelolita, Foshan Saigao Toys Co., Ltd., Foshan Shengchi Trading Co., Ltd., Ganzhou Wanxin E-Commerce Co., Ltd., Ningbo Bolo Party Import And Export Co., Ltd., Temila Toys Co., Ltd Store, Spot sound.fr, bingge4271, brainytoys, lhbq9363, wei64229 and Guangzhou Happy Island Toys Co., Ltd. added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (Text entry; no document attached.) |
| 38 | 2026-05-19 | MINUTES MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction [33] is granted as to the remaining defendants. Plaintiff's filings establish that it has acted expeditiously to protect its interests and that there remains a significant risk defendants will transfer relevant assets beyond the Court's reach. For these reasons, as well as the reasons provided in the whole of plaintiff's filings and as stated by the Court in connection with entry of the TRO, the Court is persuaded that plaintiff has satisfied the requirements for a preliminary injunction. In addition, the Court finds that the balance of harms favors plaintiff and that a preliminary injunction serves the public interest by, among other things, protecting consumers from the marketing of counterfeit goods. Plaintiff has also certified and established that it provided electronic notice to defendants of the pendency of this action and the motion, but no objection to the motion for a preliminary injunction has been filed on behalf of any defendant. Enter preliminary injunction order. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to ensure that all defendants listed on Schedule A are added to the court's docket within five business days. The Clerk is requested to unseal any previously-sealed documents. If plaintiff intends to move for an order of default and default judgment, plaintiff shall file its motion on or before 6/26/26. The 6/5/26 tracking status hearing is stricken and re-set to 8/21/26 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice |
| 37 | 2026-05-01 | SERVICE CERTIFICATE of Service by Martin Francis Trainor on behalf of Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. 1 attachment |
| 36 | 2026-04-30 | MINUTES MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Before the Court is plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [33]. In connection with that motion, plaintiff must serve all remaining defendants with the following statement: "The Court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by or before May 13, 2026." If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. For the reasons stated in the Court's order entering the TRO, the TRO is extended to and including the date upon which the Court adjudicates the motion for a preliminary injunction. See H-D Mich., LLC v. Hellenic Duty Free Shops S.A., 694 F.3d 827, 843-45 (7th Cir. 2012). Because this extension exceeds the maximum duration for a TRO under Fed.R.Civ.P. 65(b), this extension "becomes in effect a preliminary injunction that is appealable, but the order remains effective." Id. at 844. The 5/1/26 tracking status hearing is stricken and reset to 6/5/26 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice |
| 35 | 2026-04-30 | MINUTES MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Before the Court is plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 33. In connection with that motion, plaintiff must serve all remaining defendants with the following statement: "The Court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by or before May 13, 2026." If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. For the reasons stated in the Court's order entering the TRO, the TRO is extended to and including the date upon which the Court adjudicates the motion for a preliminary injunction. See H-D Mich., LLC v. Hellenic Duty Free Shops S.A., 694 F.3d 827, 843-45 (7th Cir. 2012). Because this extension exceeds the maximum duration for a TRO under Fed.R.Civ.P. 65(b), this extension "becomes in effect a preliminary injunction that is appealable, but the order remains effective." Id. at 844. The 5/18/26 tracking status hearing is stricken and reset to 6/5/26 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice |
| 34 | 2026-04-27 | BRIEF MEMORANDUM by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[33] 2 attachments |
| 33 | 2026-04-27 | MOTION MOTION by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. for preliminary injunction 1 attachment |
| 32 | 2026-04-27 | SERVICE SUMMONS Returned Executed by Viacom International Inc., Paws, Inc. as to The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, on 4/27/2026, answer due 5/18/2026. 2 attachments |
| 31 | 2026-04-13 | MINUTES MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Plaintiff's motion to extend the TRO [29] is granted. The TRO entered on 4/2/26 is extended to 4/30/26. The 5/1/26 tracking status hearing is stricken and reset to 5/18/26 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice. |
| 30 | 2026-04-10 | BRIEF MEMORANDUM by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[29] 1 attachment |
| 29 | 2026-04-10 | MOTION MOTION by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order |
| 28 | 2026-04-09 | ADMIN SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. (Document not scanned) |
| 27 | 2026-04-03 | SUMMONS SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A |
| 26 | 2026-04-03 | SUMMONS SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. |
| 25 | 2026-04-02 | ORDER SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings on 4/2/2026 |
| 24 | 2026-04-02 | MINUTES MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings. The Court notes that plaintiff has presented evidence of completed purchases of the allegedly infringing products to customers in Illinois, (Dckt. #19). See Liu v. Monthly, No. 25-2074, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 880018 (7th Cir. Mar. 31, 2026). Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [3], motion for a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [16], and motion for electronic service of process [20] are granted as to Amended Schedule A. Plaintiff's submissions establish that, were defendants to learn of these proceedings before the execution of plaintiff's requested preliminary injunctive relief, there is a significant risk that defendants could destroy relevant documentary evidence and hide or transfer assets beyond the reach of the Court. Accordingly, subject to unsealing at an appropriate time, plaintiff may file under seal the documents identified in the motion to seal. The Temporary Restraining Order being entered along with this minute order shall also be placed under seal. In addition, for the purpose of the motions cited above, plaintiff's filings support proceeding on an ex parte basis at this time. Specifically, and as noted above, were defendants to be informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, the Court finds that it is likely that their assets and websites would be redirected, thus defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping defendants' infringing conduct, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the evidence submitted by plaintiff shows a likelihood of success on the merits (including evidence of active infringement and sales into Illinois), that the harm to plaintiff is irreparable, and that an injunction is in the public interest. An injunction serves the public interest because of the consumer confusion caused by counterfeit goods, and there is no countervailing harm to defendants from an order directing them to stop infringement. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it effectively communicates the pendency of this action to defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and to implement the asset freeze. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Status hearing is set for 5/1/26 at 9:00 a.m. to track the case only. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice |
| 23 | 2026-03-12 | MINUTES MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Attorney's motion to withdraw [22] is granted. Elizabeth J. Banegas is terminated as counsel. Mailed notice |
| 22 | 2026-02-26 | MOTION MOTION by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. to Withdraw as Counsel |
| 21 | 2026-01-22 | BRIEF MEMORANDUM by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20] 2 attachments |
| 20 | 2026-01-22 | MOTION MOTION by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) |
| 19 | 2026-01-22 | EXHIBIT SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. Exhibit 3, Parts 1-4 regarding declaration[18] |
| 18 | 2026-01-22 | DECLARATION DECLARATION of Andrew Masterson regarding memorandum in support of motion[17] 2 attachments |
| 17 | 2026-01-22 | BRIEF MEMORANDUM by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[16] 2 attachments |
| 16 | 2026-01-22 | MOTION MOTION by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery |
| 15 | 2026-01-21 | EXHIBIT SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [14] |
| 14 | 2026-01-21 | COMPLAINT AMENDED complaint by Viacom International Inc., Paws, Inc. against The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A 5 attachments |
| 13 | 2026-01-13 | EMAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC |
| 12 | 2026-01-13 | EMAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials |
| 11 | 2026-01-12 | EMAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA — 01/12/2026 ADMIN CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (Text entry; no document attached.) — 01/12/2026 ADMIN CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (Text entry; no document attached.) |
| 10 | 2026-01-12 | APPEARANCE ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. by Elizabeth Jewell Banegas |
| 9 | 2026-01-12 | APPEARANCE ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. by Sydney Paige Fenton |
| 8 | 2026-01-12 | APPEARANCE ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. by Alexander Whang |
| 7 | 2026-01-12 | APPEARANCE ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. by Martin Francis Trainor |
| 6 | 2026-01-12 | NOTICE Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. |
| 5 | 2026-01-12 | NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. |
| 4 | 2026-01-12 | ADMIN CIVIL Cover Sheet |
| 3 | 2026-01-12 | MOTION MOTION by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal |
| 2 | 2026-01-12 | EXHIBIT SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Paws, Inc., Viacom International Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1] |
| 1 | 2026-01-12 | COMPLAINT COMPLAINT filed by Viacom International Inc., Paws, Inc. ; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24581000. 5 attachments |